“I love to read stories, I love to write stories, and I express that love through my illustrations,” says the multi-talented Californian illustrator Angela Song. With a background in animation, sublime drawing skills and influences from the worlds of comic books, video games and literature, she is a unique new voice in children’s illustration.

Alongside her freelance illustration work, Angela is known for her Daily Drawing project. She has a phenomenal record, creating a new image every day for five straight years from 2012 to 2017.

Thanks to her animation training, Angela’s skills in storytelling, character development, expression and body language have led to comparisons to one of her heroes, Calvin & Hobbes creator Bill Watterson. She’s also inspired by Yoshitaka Amano, while stories that have influenced her include Sherlock Holmes, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Secret Garden and Dragon Ball. Outside work she loves spicy food and playing classical guitar.

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Angela Song

Overview

“I love to read stories, I love to write stories, and I express that love through my illustrations,” says the multi-talented Californian illustrator Angela Song. With a background in animation, sublime drawing skills and influences from the worlds of comic books, video games and literature, she is a unique new voice in children’s illustration.

Alongside her freelance illustration work, Angela is known for her Daily Drawing project. She has a phenomenal record, creating a new image every day for five straight years from 2012 to 2017.

Thanks to her animation training, Angela’s skills in storytelling, character development, expression and body language have led to comparisons to one of her heroes, Calvin & Hobbes creator Bill Watterson. She’s also inspired by Yoshitaka Amano, while stories that have influenced her include Sherlock Holmes, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Secret Garden and Dragon Ball. Outside work she loves spicy food and playing classical guitar.

Training

Angela attended California State University of Northridge, taking an art degree with a focus on animation.

Approach

Each image begins with Angela asking herself what story she is trying to tell, and she treats her characters as actors within that space. Her main media are watercolours and ink pens. “Watercolours help give me more freedom in my work,” she says. “They let you do your own thing and find happy accidents of light and texture.”

Style

Angela’s style is perfect for children’s book illustration. Her focus is on capturing the moment, and the spirit of the scene and its characters, with a flair for the narrative. Light-hearted and with a soft touch of humour, she likes to convey meaning while also making people smile.

Client List

Multiverse Studio

Mythbusters

Crystal Dynamics

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